On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Dui on Monday, August 27, 2018.
If you are charged and convicted of driving under the influence in California, you may be required to install an ignition interlock device in your vehicle. Interlock devices allow you to drive to work, school and run important errands safely, even when you have had your traditional driver’s license revoked because of a DUI conviction. Tulare, Los Angeles, Alameda and Sacramento counties all require ignition interlock devices with DUI charges. In other counties in California, however, it is up to the discretion of the judge presiding over the case. Once you…
On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Blog on Friday, August 17, 2018.
No one wants to get arrested or charged with a crime. Even non-violent charges carry serious penalties and social stigma. Offenses like drunk driving can impact your social life and your career, as well as your freedom. Impaired driving charges are relatively common and can happen to anyone who makes a simple mistake. A conviction for any level of driving under the influence (DUI) offense can impact your personal life and lead to serious consequences, including fines and potential jail time. For those with a professional career, especially those with…
On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Felonies on Wednesday, August 08, 2018.
If you have a California criminal record and you find that it is having a negative impact on your day-to-day life, you are not alone. Having a criminal record presents inevitable hurdles for state residents, who may find that their record follows them around, potentially affecting everything from where they can live and work to whether they can vote. At the Kosnett Law Firm, we understand just how much your criminal record can haunt you, and we have helped many clients with California criminal records work to reduce the damage…
On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Felonies on Monday, July 30, 2018.
When people in California are charged with a crime, they may appear in a physical or photo eyewitness lineup. Although this form or suspect identification is still being used in many states in the nation, it has shown to provide unreliable results. Lineup procedures, as well as limitations of the human memory, have made it rather common for the wrong person to be chosen from the lineup. This may lead to wrongful convictions when this information is used as evidence in court. In some states, strict procedures have been put…
On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Property Crimes on Friday, July 13, 2018.
If you face theft charges in California, your specific charge may be for robbery or burglary as opposed to theft per se. As FindLaw explains, these three white collar crimes are similar to, but different from, each other, especially when it comes to what the prosecutor must prove in order to convict you. Theft, robbery and burglary all are property crimes. To convict you of theft, which also goes by the name of larceny, the prosecutor must prove that you stole someone’s personal property with the intent both to do so and…
On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Dui on Monday, July 02, 2018.
If you are pulled over in California on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, you may be asked to undergo a roadside breath test. Although law enforcement officers use this test to determine whether a person is driving drunk, studies show the results of the test are often inaccurate. In fact, they can differ by at least 15 percent from the results of a blood alcohol test. This could lead to a wrongful DUI charge. Research from the State University of New York at Potsdam shows that the readings…
On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Blog on Monday, June 25, 2018.
Although a DUI charge is serious, there's something you should remember: A conviction is not automatic. You have the opportunity to fight back in court, so don't hold back and hope for the best. A DUI conviction can carry a variety of penalties, including but not limited to: Community service Fine Alcohol education classes Installation of an ignition interlock device License suspension Prison time Since the penalties can be severe, you'll want to consider the use of one of these DUI defense strategies: Improper stop. An officer must have probable cause to make…
On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Dui on Wednesday, June 13, 2018.
When individuals are arrested for DUI here in California, one of the things they may be asked by officers is to take a chemical test to gauge BAC level. This could include things like a breath test or a blood test. Can a person refuse this test? Under California law, a person is subject to penalties if he or she refuses a lawful chemical test request an officer made as part of a DUI arrest. So, while a BAC test could be refused, such a refusal can expose a person…
On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Blog on Tuesday, June 12, 2018.
When potential clients ask us questions about representation for drunk driving offenses one of the most common is whether they will lose their job. Naturally, this depends on a number of factors, including how much work you have missed because you were in jail, and whether you drive for a living, to name a few. It is also common for people in leadership positions to believe their jobs may be in jeopardy because of the public scrutiny that accompanies a drunk driving arrest. After all, the broad sense of embarrassment…
